The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,722 kilometers (1,070 miles / 930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:26 in Los Alamos, it's 20:26 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,491 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.